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by Brenda Padilla
Education is a primary concern for families relocating to Spain.
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Finding the right school is very important |
For many students, adapting to a new culture is stimulating, albeit daunting at first. Andalucia offers a complete state school system complemented by Spanish private schools throughout the region and numerous international schools primarily in Málaga, Cádiz, Granada and Seville.
International Schools
Over 30 international schools serve Andalucia with a variety of national curriculums and, in the case of secondary schools, Spanish and international diplomas. Find here a geographical Listing of International Schools in Andalucia.
You can also learn more about the different accreditations that international schools in Andalucia seek to obtain. It is helpful to distinguish those that are mainly useful in terms of marketing and those that genuinely certify the school meets specific education standards.
State Schools
Spanish state schools are continually undergoing dramatic change as they work to approach European standards. Read our texts describing state schools, about school hours and holidays and a guide to the process of enrolment in a Spanish state School.
SPANISH PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Some international families do choose Spanish private schools for their children. These schools offer a Spanish curriculum and focus on preparing students for national Spanish university exams. There are two main types of Spanish private schools. State-subsidised schools called “concertados” are privately owned and operated and are significantly less expensive than any other private option. On the other hand, there are many excellent, fully private Spanish schools throughout this region.
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